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Boilek Family History

Boilek Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Bolek, Bilek, Bailey, Bolle, Bobek, Bogle, Bole, Bolen, Bosler, Borek

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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Boilek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boilek census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 19 immigration records available for the last name Boilek. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 26 military records available for the last name Boilek. For the veterans among your Boilek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boilek lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Boilek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Boilek in 1966 was 45, and 54 in 2001.

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